Waverly was born September 6, 1925 in rural Green City, Missouri to Luther and Alta (Hawkins) DeVore. On September 6, 1942 in Kirksville, she married Clayton W. Harris, he preceded her in death on January 20, 2009.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband, Clayton; 4 brothers, Vernon DeVore, Neil DeVore, Dorence DeVore, and Arlin DeVore; and one sister, Vera Woodside.

Waverly was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County, and was a member of the United Methodist Church in Browning, Missouri. She had worked at Stanbury and Lucky Tiger in Brookfield, she also was a cook at the Browning school for several years. Waverly helped her husband, Clayton in their trucking and farming businesses. She was a member of the Hope Circle, and was once a member of White Oak Quilting Club. Waverly enjoyed cooking for anyone and everyone. She liked sewing and traveling, and loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Funeral services for Waverly will be held 2:00 PM, Monday, November 27, 2017 at the United Methodist Church in Browning. Burial will follow at the White Oak Cemetery, North of Browning. A visitation is scheduled for one hour prior to the service, starting at 1:00 PM. Ruschmeier Funeral Homes is handling arrangements.